Down RoyalFri, July 19, 2024

BENVOY (1) has only had five starts. Progressed finishing third at Fairyhouse (1m4f) on his second outing among handicap company. Decent chance adopting first-time blinkers. EMPRESS ALMA (6) shed her maiden tag with a cosy success tackling 1m2 1/2f at Naas. Raised 7lb since. Sure to go close if seeing out this new distance. QUESTION OF CLASS (3) was third in a 20-runner 1m2f handicap at Navan last week. That was another career-best and she holds sound claims if staying this longer trip. MICKEY COHEN (4) could improve making handicap debut.